Abiodun Seeks Collaboration for Sports Development in Ogun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun urges private sector collaboration for youth sports development at Bosun Tijani Foundation basketball tournament. Read more.
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Businesswoman Emotional After Neighbour's Fire Alert Call
A Nigerian businesswoman breaks down recounting how a neighbour's urgent call informed her of her burning shop. Read the full emotional story of community vigilance.
NGOs Reward Edo School Hockey Team After National Success
The Francis & Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation and CSED Initiative have rewarded St. Maria Goretti School's hockey team for winning silver at the National Youth Games. Read about the cash gifts and legacy of Nigeria's only school with a hockey Astro turf.
Graduate's Mother Dies on Her Convocation Day
A Nigerian university graduate is heartbroken after her mother passed away unexpectedly on her graduation day. The emotional story has gone viral on TikTok, drawing condolences nationwide.
Nigeria's Sports Crisis: Hosting vs. Grassroots Development
Experts warn Nigeria's obsession with hosting international sports events is failing its athletes. A strategic shift to grassroots development, policy enforcement, and private sector trust is urgently needed to revive the nation's sporting glory.
₦65m Gombe Sports Boost, Chess Star Gets Zimbabwe Trip
Prudential Sports Limited spent over ₦65 million on awards, healthcare, and equipment for Gombe athletes. Chess prodigy Mercy Iliya won Best Athlete and a trip to Zimbabwe. Read the full story.
NSC Starts Process to Establish Flag Football Federation
The National Sports Commission begins formal steps to create Nigeria's first official flag football governing body, aiming for inclusive governance and international representation. Read the full details.
Brother Dies Days After Father's Burial in Nigeria
A Nigerian woman shares tragic story of her brother dying just four days after their father's burial. She warns others to critically examine cultural traditions.
NCS Imposes Strict Penalties for Age Cheating
National Council on Sports approves sweeping reforms including heavy fines, suspensions for age cheating, new National Intermediate Games, and compulsory insurance for athletes.
Nigerian Lady Mourns Parents Who Died Together
A Nigerian family faces heartbreaking loss as both parents pass away simultaneously. Their touching story of eternal love and online reactions that followed the tragedy.
Technocrats Needed to Lead Nigeria's Sports Sector
Sports stakeholder Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi advocates for technocratic leadership in Nigeria's sports sector to address infrastructure gaps and women's sports neglect.
8 family members die in Benue river accident
Eight family members, including four children, perished when their vehicle plunged into River Dura in Benue State while traveling for burial arrangements. Read the full story.
Man kills elderly parents in Ndwedwe, attempts suicide
A 43-year-old man bludgeoned his elderly parents to death in South Africa before attempting suicide. The tragic incident occurred in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal. Read full details.
Jennifer Adamson: Macaulay Culkin's Sister's Tragedy
Explore the heartbreaking story of Jennifer Adamson, Macaulay Culkin's half-sister who died at 29 from substance misuse. Discover her family background and legacy.
Student Mauled to Death by Pit Bulls She Was Pet-Sitting
Madison Riley, a 23-year-old college student, was fatally attacked by three pit bulls she was pet-sitting in Texas. Read the full story and the community's response.
Ghana Footballer Dies After Head Collision During Match
Young Ghanaian defender Ignatius Bossompem has died following a head collision during a Division Two League match. The tragedy highlights player safety concerns in African football.
Woman stabs husband to death 3 days after wedding
Katsina police arrest Zainab Muhammad for allegedly stabbing her husband Abubakar Abdulkarim to death just three days after their wedding in Jibia. Investigation ongoing.
Atlantic Hall wins ALTECS U-17 school football tourney
Atlantic Hall defeated British International School Lagos 1-0 to clinch the 2025 ALTECS U-17 Secondary School Football Competition, a platform merging education and sports for Nigerian youth.
Katsina Husband Killed by Wife 3 Days After Wedding
Tragedy strikes Tashar Aibo community as popular maize seller Dan Gaske Mai Masara is allegedly stabbed to death by his wife just three days after their wedding. Authorities investigating.
Wife kills husband 3 days after wedding in Katsina
Shocking incident in Katsina as newlywed wife allegedly stabs husband to death just three days after their wedding. Community mourns popular maize seller.
Drug-Influenced Man Commits Suicide in Ilorin Well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, under drug influence, jumps into well and dies. Family reveals suicide attempts and rescue efforts failed. Read full details.
Man commits suicide in Kwara domestic well
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef jumps into domestic well. Fire Service recovers body, urges mental health vigilance. Read full details.
NOC Commends Sunshine Schools for Sports Course
Nigeria Olympic Committee hails Sunshine Schools, Ibadan, for hosting a successful 3-day Sports Administration Course, empowering over 20 coaches and sports managers with IOC-certified training.
Lagos Couple's Tragic End After Betrayal Revealed
A Lagos marriage ends tragically after Fola discovers wife Simi built 4-storey property secretly. The shocking betrayal leads to murder-suicide, leaving children orphaned. Read this cautionary tale.
12-year-old boy drowns in Edo river, police recover body
Edo State Police recover body of 12-year-old boy who drowned in Ikpoba River. Authorities urge parents to monitor children during dry season to prevent similar tragedies.
Kano Fire: Family Rejects Official Explanation
Fresh controversy emerges as family disputes Kano fire service's mosquito coil theory, alleging possible arson in tragedy that killed four family members. Read full details.
Mentally Unstable Teen Kills Civil Defence Officer in Ondo
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer was stabbed to death by a mentally unstable teenager in Oba Ile, Ondo State. The officer had been invited to help restrain the 19-year-old. Read the full details.
Young Man Commits Suicide in Ebonyi Over Strange Voices
Joshua Kosoro, 24, tragically ended his life in Ebonyi after complaining of persistent strange voices. Police confirm investigation ongoing. Read full details.
Niger Allocates ₦30m for 2025 National Basketball League
Niger State commits over ₦30 million to host the Bago National Division One Basketball League in Minna from November 22-29, 2025. 19 states to participate. Read more about this sports development initiative.
Four Electrocuted at Lagos Chieftaincy Title Party
Tragic electrocution incident claims one life, injures three during chieftaincy title celebration in Lagos. Read the full details of the Idimu community tragedy.
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